Golf training glove



1957 M. .BENCRISCUTTO 2,732,422

GOLF TRAINING GLOVE 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed Feb. 25, 1954 Feb. 26, 1957 M. BENCRISCUTTO 2,782,422

GOLF TRAINING'GLOVE Filed Feb. 25, 1954 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVEN TOR.

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AGE/77' United States Patent GOLF TRAINING GLOVE Michael Bencriscutto, Racine, Wis.

Application February 25, 1954, Serial No. 412,416

6 Claims. (Cl. 2-161) This invention relates to a golf training glove, and especially one intended to train a beginner or to correct faulty habits of the experienced player. It is generally recognised that many bad habits are unconsciously acquired by the beginner and never corrected. The use of this invention either prevents the forming of bad habits of the beginner, or corrects those of the advanced player.

The use of this invention will aid the player to establish the proper grip, to get more power in hitting the ball, obtain better co-ordination, perfect his timing, and obtain straighter shots. This invention aids in teaching the player to use both hands as one, thereby creating unison of action.

An object of this invention is to provide a means of compelling the player to grip the shaft of the club properly.

Another object is to compel the player to maintain the proper grip throughout the full stroke when swinging the club.

Another object is to produce more power when striking the ball.

Another object is to produce better co-ordination, and better timing.

Another object is to straighten the shots, and thereby to generally improve 'the players game.

Further objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from a consideration of the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawing wherein a satisfactory embodiment of the invention is shown. However, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the details disclosed, but includes all such variations, and equivalents as fall within the spirit of the invention.

Referring to the drawing:

Fig. 1 shows the invention as used when gripping the shaft of a golf club;

Fig. 2 is a view of the invention showing the preferred form;

Fig. 3 is a modification of the invention in which the fingers of the glove have been cut short;

Fig. 4 is a section taken at 44 of Fig. 2;

Fig. 5 is a modification in which the added thumb portion is cut off short, and the strap 30 has been omitted, and

Fig. 6 is a section taken at 6-6 of Fig. 5.

When describing this invention, it will be assumed that the grip on the shaft will be that of a right-handed player, however, the invention is adaptable for either righthanded or left-handed players, and the description should be read with that understanding in mind.

Referring to Fig. 1, 10 is a shaft of a golf club having the usual winding to provide a sure grip. The right hand is indicated at 12, and the left hand is indicated at 14. The grip shown in Fig. 1 is generally recognized as a popular one, and which is considered as satisfactory. It comprises placing the thumb 16 of the right hand on the shaft 10 with the four fingers curved underneath the shaft, and pointing toward the left. The thumb 18 of the left hand is placed as shown, adjacent the right thumb,

and on the shaft, so that when the right hand is made to grip the shaft 10, the left thumb will be held tightly against any tendency to pull away or separate from the right hand. The index finger 20 of the left hand is placed between the third finger 22, and the fourth finger 24 of the right hand. When this position has been obtained, the fingers of the left hand are curved under the shaft 10 toward the right, and the shaft is gripped by both hands in the usual manner. This is the grip that the present invention is intended to encourage and maintain.

The glove 26, which is the gist of the invention, in this instance, and specifically the means of locking the hands in position, is made of skin, preferably, and shown in Figs. 1 and 2. Glove 26 can be of fabric if so desired. It comprises the conventional parts, including a palm portion 28, a wrist portion 30, and a wrist strap 32, in order to secure the glove against slipping when swinging the club. However, strap may be omitted if desired. A thumb portion 34, and finger portions 19, 21, 22, and 24 complete the glove as conventionally known, all details not mentioned, being necessarily supplied. Strap 32 is of the usual type having a buckle 36.

The gist of the invention resides in the provision of a thumb portion 38 which is stitched to the thumb portion 34 and palm portion 28. Portion 38 accommodates the thumb 18 of the left hand as above described. Portion 38 comprises a web 40 which is stitched to the thumb portion 34, and extends across the palm portion 28, and terminates at 42. Portion 38 is not stitched to the palm portion 28 at 44, in order to permit the insertion of the thumb 18 of the left hand. Web 38 extends across palm portion 28, and is stitched at 46. Web 38 has integral therewith a sleeve portion which extends from the stitched portion 46 to terminate at 50, adjacent the joint 52, intermediate fingers 19 and 21.

Sleeve portion 43 is free, in this instance, to move in all directions between stitching 46 and its termination 50, so that thumb is can adjust itself when gripping the shaft 10. However, it is conceivable that in some instances, portion 48 should be stitched the full length to the palm 28.

Fig. 3 shows a modification in which the thumb portion and finger portions are cut short to comprise sleeves. This type of glove is sometimes preferred, and is identical in all other respects to the glove shown in Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 shows the construction which permits the thumb 18 of the left hand to have a reasonable amount of freedom when gripping the shaft 18.

The modification shown in Fig. 5, is a further modification of the glove shown in Fig. 3. The added thumb portion 54, is cut short to comprise a sleeve, as indicated at 56. The purpose of this modification is to provide a training glove that may be preferred by some players as it allows more freedom for adjustment. The strap about the wrist has also been omitted in this instance, as it may be found unnecessary for some players.

The above being a complete description of an illustrative embodiment of the invention, what is claimed as new and desired to be secured by Letters Patent of the United States is:

1. A golf training glove for one hand of a wearer comprising an unapertured palm portion and a first thumb receiving portion, in combination, a second thumb receiving portion secured to the surface of said palm portion adjacent said first thumb receiving portion, and having the thumb receiving opening wholly without the surface of said glove.

2. A golf training glove for one hand of a wearer for use in securing co-ordination between both hands, comprising, an unapertured palm portion, a first thumb receiving portion for the thumb of said one hand adjacent said 3 palm portion, a second thumb receiving portion for the thumb of the other hand having an opening exteriorly of said palm portion and secured Wholly on the surface thereof adjacent said first thumb receiving portion and substantially parallel thereto. I

3. A golf training glove for one hand of a wearer for use in securing co-ordination between both hands, comprising a palm portion, discrete finger receiving portions integral therewith, a first thumb receiving portion for the thumb of the said one hand adjacent said palm portion, a second thumb receiving portion for the thumb of the other hand secured to the surface of said palm portion and permitting insertion of said thumb of the other hand in a direction substantially parallel to the surface of said palm portion, and Wholly exteriorly thereof.

4. A golf training glove for one hand of a wearer for use in securing co-ordination between both hands, comprising a palm portion, a first thumb receiving sleeve for the thumb of said one hand adjacent said palm portion, a second thumb receiving sleeve for the "thumb of the other hand having an opening exteriorly of said palm portion and secured wholly on the surface thereof adjacent said first thumb receiving sleeve, and substantially parallel thereto.

S. A golf training glove for the one hand of a wearer for use in securing co-ordination between both hands, comprising a palm portion, a first thumb receiving sleeve portion for the thumb of said one hand adjacent said palm portion, a second thumb receiving sleeve portion for the thumb of the other hand having an opening wholly without the surface of said palm. portion.

6. A golf training glove for one hand of a wearer for use in securing co-ordination between both hands, and having a palm portion, in combination, a thumb receiving portion for the thumb of the other hand secured to the surface of said palm portion, and having the opening thereof Wholly without said palm portion.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 730,471 McConnell June 9, 1903 1,271,110 Zeigler July 2, 1918 1,426,029 Young Aug. 15, 1922 1,750,182 Marinsky Mar. 11, 1930 2,611,901 Meider Sept. 30, 1952 

